Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" - Prototype 3-Piece 15 of 300 that were

15 of 300 that were to be made - 150 of size 2/3 and 150 of size 4/5 (not certain how many were actually produced)

The rod also features full intermediates in the gold color

Nickel silver hexagonal check

Edward Vom Hofe (EVH) 1931 Fishing Tackle Catalog:

Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" - Prototype 3-Piece 15 of 300 that wereFor sale here is a very scarce prototype made by Hardy Bros a 2 7 8" Perfect with agate line guide. Like new condition! Left hand retrieve only. Before Hardy's entered the production phase of the Agate Perfect in Gunmetal Grey in 2009, they made three prototypes in silver anodizing (spitfire finish). All three of the reels were handmade by Charlie Norris, chief reel designer at that time. This reel was acquired directly from Charlie in Alnwick by a